Court Releases Dutchman in Viral Video Assaulting Officers

The Dutchman had been charged with allegations of drug trafficking, assault causing bodily harm, destruction of property and creating a disturbance...

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A Dutch national who assaulted two police officers at Diani Police Station in Kwale County has been released after a court ruled him unfit for trial.

Elwin Ter Horst was set free on Friday, November 14, after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
The Kwale court, led by Senior Resident Magistrate Joy Mutimba, ordered his immediate release following the medical report.
Horst was arrested on October 29 after a video of him spitting on officers went viral, prompting outrage and a statement from the National Police Service (NPS).

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